K. M. Walton is the author of Cracked and Empty. As a former middle-school teacher, she's passionate about ending bullying, and her powerful presentations have made an impact on thousands. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and two sons. Visit her at kmwalton.com.
Walton creates flawed, realistic characters that invite readers to root for them - Kirkus Ultimatum will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in complex family relationships - VOYA Magazine Saturated with emotion . . . a heart-wrenching portrait of a dysfunctional family and its destructive force - Publishers Weekly, starred review There are plenty of teen novels in which parents die; however, this is a cut above as its main characters must struggle through loss twice and navigate decisions normally consigned to adults. - Booklist -Saturated with emotion . . . a heart-wrenching portrait of a dysfunctional family and its destructive force- - Publishers Weekly, starred review -Walton creates flawed, realistic characters that invite readers to root for them- - Kirkus -There are plenty of teen novels in which parents die; however, this is a cut above as its main characters must struggle through loss twice and navigate decisions normally consigned to adults.- - Booklist -Ultimatum will appeal to a broad range of readers interested in complex family relationships- - VOYA Magazine